This 4-part Bible study on Proverbs helps students learn how to glorify God with everything they say. 

Here is How the Power of Words Bible Study Breaks Down:

Week 1: Your Words have Power

In Proverbs chapter 12, Solomon uses contrasting language to reveal the critical principle that your words are powerful. Wise people take their speech seriously because words can be a weapon or medicine, hurting or healing. We must actively apply a filter to our words. Just like a water filter purifies our drinking water, we must filter the phrases we share. Before you say something, ask, “Does this hurt or heal?” One healing phrase can change someone’s entire day.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:18 

Week 2: Lying

Lying can crush relationships, make your life difficult, and lead to an identity crisis. Build your life on honesty and integrity. Truth is not just important to God. Honesty is God’s identity (Psalm 31:5). If we want to be more like Jesus, honesty is essential.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:22-23 

Week 3: Gossip

Solomon suggests that gossip is like a “dainty morsel.” Think of this chatter like a cute sweet treat that’s both tasty and bad for your health. Imagine gossip like a box of eye-catching chocolates where each piece is packed with poison. They are appealing to the eyes and sweet on the tongue, but hurtful to your heart. It looks delightful, but it’s actually destructive.
Scripture: Proverbs 18:8

Week 4: Anger

We often think about anger exclusively in a negative light, but the Bible teaches that anger is a characteristic of God (Numbers 11:1-2). When Scripture discusses the anger of God, it’s often paralleled with fire. This is an intentional metaphor with a powerful message. Anger, like fire, is constructive when controlled and destructive when uncontrolled.
Scripture: Proverbs 14:29 

This Bible study was adapted from our sermon series on Proverbs. Click here to view the Power of Words sermon series. You might also like these free sermon series for youth.

Most of our series have been recorded and are available in our free video library! You can access those Bible study videos by clicking here.

This free Power of Words Bible study includes:

— 4 small group discussion guides on the Power of Words

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